Chris Bishop

Planning far out is not one of my strong points, but this looks like a great resource for advent (one of my favorite liturgical seasons).  Steve Case is a great youthworker and writer.  I hope that you would find this helpful in putting together your stuff leading up to Christmas. I think that you could [...]

The past couple of weeks have brought about a couple of changes in the curb appeal of our home.  We have been doing some landscaping.  We have planted a couple of fruit trees and a number or tomato, pepper, squash and a some others. As I have been creating an extended “garden” area in our [...]

There is something that is powerful about coming together and being a people that can rally together to be a movement that brings about the kingdom of God to those who have lost hope and the light of the love of God is beginning to dim. We are called ot change the world, to see [...]

Here is a really great artical fromt he barna Group about the way that we use technology and its impact on our families.  The digital age is affecting more than how America communicates. It is also shaping parent-child relationships in striking new ways. Barna Group recently completed a study about the influence of technology in [...]

  There Is only one day to help out!!! Help Jacob Thompson, a member of our church, reach his goal of $70.00 (exceed his goal) for the Frederick Relay for Life! Relay for Life is an event sponsored by the American Cancer Society that allows people to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, [...]

There is a special connection about coming around a table and having conversation.  When we can sit and eat together in an unhurried time of fellowship we can more deeply come to know one another. I have 2 meals a week with church folk (one with my small group and then another with those who come to [...]

I was able to spend the day with Shane Claiborne today and it was a great encounter.  I have read a couple of his books, his stuff has sparked ministry at my church and I was taken aback by his heart.  I have a ton to think about and reflect on.  I know he is [...]